General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Instructions - Makita UH004G Betriebsanleitung

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continue to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge
trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate
any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge
trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent start-
ing and resultant personal injury from the blades.
When transporting or storing the hedge trim-
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mer, always fit the blade cover. Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of
personal injury from the blades.
4. When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are off
and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trim-
mer while clearing jammed material or servicing
may result in serious personal injury.
5. Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Keep all power cords and cables away from
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cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hid-
den in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather con-
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ditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.
This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.

Additional Safety Instructions

Preparation
1. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
2. The tool must not be used by children or
young persons under 18 years of age. Young
persons over 16 years of age may be exempted
from this restriction if they are undergoing training
under the supervision of an expert.
3. First-time users should have an experienced
user show them how to use the tool.
4. Use the tool only if you are in good physical
condition. If you are tired, your attention will be
reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a
working day. Perform all work calmly and carefully.
The user is responsible for all damages to third
parties.
5. Never use the tool when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
6. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the
basic equipment of the tool and must always
be worn when working with it. Also wear
sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.
7. Before starting work check to make sure that
the tool is in good and safe working order.
Ensure guards are fitted properly. The tool
must not be used unless fully assembled.
Operation
Hold the tool firmly with both hands when
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using the tool.
2. The tool is intended to be used by the operator
at ground level. Do not use the tool on ladders
or any other unstable support.
3. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personal injury.
4. Do not use the tool in the rain or in wet or
very damp conditions. The electric motor is not
waterproof.
5. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
6. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
7. Immediately switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge if the shear blades should
come into contact with a fence or other hard
object. Check the blades for damage, and if
damaged, replace the blades immediately.
8. Before checking the shear blades, taking care
of faults, or removing material caught in the
shear blades, always switch off the tool and
remove the battery cartridge.
9. Never point the shear blades to yourself or
others.
10. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury
for the reason that the blades may move in reac-
tion to removing the foreign objects.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
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tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
12. When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet
slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your
footing.
13. Avoid working in poor environment where
increased user fatigue is expected.
14. Do not use the tool in bad weather where visi-
bility is limited. Failure to do so may cause fall or
incorrect operation due to low visibility.
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